Best 2" lift for a '70 Series

Hi Toby,

I don't know the answer to your question.

However I can advise to avoid OME brand at all costs.
I bought the whole OME kit (~$3600) in 2009.
The first real outback trip I took it on in 2010 both front LTR's failed, and due to this one of the front coils snapped in two (clean snap).
All replaced under warranty, but got the lesser nitro-chargers instead of the LTR's because of limited supply of both time and parts in Port Headland.

Less than 24 hours later when back on the track one of the Nitro's showed severe signs of degradation.

Last year one of my OME rear leaf springs clean snapped as well.

OME brand did not live up to it's promise in the ads of "ultimate off-road suspension", which is what I wanted and expected. I was lied to.

I also have the ARB Bullbar, side bars and steps (and roof rack) and have had no problem with these.

Initially I only got the lift due to me wanting better articulation, as when I drove over creek beds diagonally the Toyota suspension "creaked". In hindsight I should have kept with the original suspension, as I could still drive the thing anywhere I wanted to without drama.

Good luck with your search, however ask yourself, do you really need a lift and why?

Cheers
Alan

howdy - When I bought my VDJ79 ute I opted to get a GVM upgrade which gave me a 2 inch lift but also it was officially plated. It lifted the 3300 GVM up to 3760. In Qld it has to be done prior to the car being registered.

G'day Toby

I did a fair bit of research and ended up going with Sax ..
http://www.saxsuspension.com/

So far very happy with the result, but will have a better idea after our forthcoming Kimberley adventure.

I almost went with Lovells which is highly respected, however I encountered one of their people who was totally honest and advised I would regret it as they are very harsh unless fully loaded, which wouldn't be the case all the time with me by a long shot.

I have King springs and Koni shocks in my 78 Series.

Should have got it done years sooner, a much better vehicle to drive and 2 years on no problems to report.

Where do you live, someone may be able to give you the name of a local Koni dealer or look jump on Google. It returns quite a few Koni dealers in Australia.

On my '79 series c/c I had a Westcoast Suspension GVM upgrade to 3900kg. (modification plate fitted)

In doing so this gave me lift (which I wasnt seeking) ..all I wanted was the GVM upgrade but in doing so it lifted...probably around the 2"

I also have BOSS airbags and I am very happy with the ride and the performance. The vevicle is heavy and tows a heavy 'van at times...but all good

I have OME in my 76 series with 400 constants in the rear Steel bar winch roof rack draws and all that stuff.

Have been very happy with mine

Done 50,000 and had no probs. Crossed the Simpson last year towing no probs at all, If anything shockies are starting to fade a bit and need replacing. in saying that 50 k out of shocks is pretty good.

Would love to know what you were doing when you snapped the rear spring equinox??

Hi Toby,

I have the complete Dobinson kit fitted to mine and at 100,000k's still going strong and with minimal sag. The company that fitted mine also kit out mining 4WD's with Dobinson gear, for good reason.

good luck,
Stamps


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Hi everyone,

I just want to thank you all for your responses and general information concerning my suspension upgrade.
I tried to look into the Koni / King combination. I found a local dealer and called him to discuss what I was after. Well that was the last I heard from him with no follow up contact.

Anyway, I have decided to go with the ARB / OME package as they were the only company that mentioned making modifications for the ABS sensors and also rotating the diff to get it back to standard. They also offer a three year warranty which I am happy with, because if anything happens in that time, I am covered, and after that time I will probably be looking at my options anyway.

Just hope I don't have the problems that Equinox has experienced. Decided not to go with the GVM upgrade since I have the wagon and hence, I don't have the carrying capacity of the tray back. Anyway, most of my gear will be in the camper trailer (maybe).

Time will tell if I have made the right decision.

Thanks again to everyone,

Toby.